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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.54, 1,939.18 and 845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.54, 1,939.18 and 845.74 is: 1,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.54 : 1,939.18 = 845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.54/1,939.18 = 845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.54x = 1,939.18 × 845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.54x = 1,640,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,042.09/1,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.84

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